Career Networking & Diversity in the workplace Flashcards
(28 cards)
What are common job search mistakes?
Looking only when Ready to graduate job lost About to lose job Feeling unsettled, dissatisfied, etc.
what is the current paradigm about staying at one job?
people who stay with a company too long are not good and can’t get another job”
How often should consider changing jobs?
every 5-7 years
What are some facts about resumes?
Resumes are scanned not read in large companies
Scanners look for “key” words
Without key words resumes are set aside
What percentage of people spend over a year looking for a job
20-30%
What percentage of people spend 6-12 months looking for a job
18%
What percentage of people spend 3-6 months looking for a job
16%
What percentage of people spend 1-3 months looking for a job
44%
What is networking?
The process of deliberately meeting people and maintaining contacts to get career information, advice and leads. It also includes helping others do the same.
People with highly developed networks are more successful in that they_____
Get higher raises
Promoted more frequently
Have higher job satisfaction
What are three keys to networking effectively
Starting before you actually need to find a job
Keeping your network active – expanding it throughout your life
Making it diverse and wide (join groups, actively participate, attend events)
What are the two types of networking?
Networking to ask for a job/lead
Networking to gather information
Which type of networking is more effective?
Networking to gather information
What is Networking to gather information?
Involves asking people about themselves How’s and why’s of their careers Non-threatening, feels good Even busy people will do it Connection is basis on which relationships are built
What is important to remember when gathering information?
You can’t ask the person for a job!
Asking for a job is something you earn the right to do over time
That right comes once rapport and relationship
are built
What should you do during the meeting?
Show up prepared Dressed properly On-time Sound professional – intelligent questions, good grammar Stay engaged Be polite
why is networking more effective when using distant contacts
Don’t know you so more objective
Start close; move out quickly
Get out of your comfort zone
Why ask for contacts after meeting?
Allows you to grow your network - exponentially
Promise you won’t ask their contacts for a job either
When its time to actually need
to ask for a job you now
have a lot of people to ask
People who know you and have
a reason to help you
How long should the meeting be?
promise no more than 30 minutes
Why telephone or email 1-2 days prior to meeting?
Its professional
Its customary
Its appropriate
Its your job to do it
How to prepare for a networking meeting?
Research the contact
Prepare written questions to conduct the meeting
Why are businesses making diversity a priority?
Technology has led to need to identify
and service clients globally:
- Talent needed to meet diverse needs to stay competitive
Global competition requires the best talent
Available to deliver results to remain profitable:
- Increased talent pool
What is culture?
A learned set of shared interpretations about beliefs, values, and norms, which affect the behaviors of a relatively large group of people
What is the best way to overcome cultural ignorance?
Education
Interaction
Open-mindedness
